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lament

verb
/ləˈmɛnt/

Meaning

to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something
to express sorrow, grief, or regret

Example Sentences

She lamented the loss of her childhood home.

She lamented the loss of her childhood home.

Example Expressions

lament one's fate

Synonyms

mourn, grieve, bewail, deplore, regret
Entry 1
mourn, grieve, bewail, deplore
Entry 2
mourn, grieve, bewail, regret

Antonyms

celebrate, rejoice, cheer
Entry 1
celebrate, rejoice, cheer
Entry 2
rejoice, celebrate, cheer

Collocations

lament deeply, lament loss, lament over, bitter lament, lament the loss
Entry 1
lament deeply, lament loss, lament over, bitter lament
Entry 2
lament deeply, lament the loss, lament over

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